Museum of Sacred Art, Religious art museum in Centro, Salvador, Brazil.

The Museum of Sacred Art occupies a former convent building in the historic center and displays religious objects from Brazil's colonial period. The collection includes painted wooden figures, textiles, metalwork, and paintings gathered from across the country.

Six Discalced Carmelite friars bound for Angola stayed eight months in Salvador and founded the Convento de Santa Teresa, authorized by royal charter on 25 June 1665. The church was inaugurated in 1697. The order was abolished by Law 129 of 2 June 1840, and the building later housed the archdiocesan seminary. In 1958 UFBA and the Archdiocese restored it, and the museum opened on 10 August 1959.

The exhibits reveal how Portuguese and African artistic traditions came together in religious objects and paintings from the 18th century. Visitors can see this blend particularly in the decorative elements and iconography throughout the collection.

The museum sits in the old city center and is easily reached on foot, though staircases inside the building can be steep. Wear comfortable shoes and allow time to explore the rooms thoroughly.

The museum houses religious objects crafted from precious metals such as gold, silver, and ivory that reflect Salvador's colonial wealth. These rare pieces showcase the metalwork skill of that era.